A Kriplani1, N Agarwal, K K Roy, R Manchanda, M K Singh. 1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Teaching Block, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi-110029, India. kriplani@medinst.ernet.in
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor is a rare ovarian tumor with an incidence of < .5% of all ovarian tumors. Laparotomy is the standard approach to these cases. CASES: Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors were diagnosed in two young, nulliparous, infertile women. Both presented with secondary amenorrhea. Virilization was found in one. Their testosterone levels were high, and sonography revealed a solid, echogenic mass in the fornix. Laparoscopic removal was performed. Both women achieved normal menstruation one month after the operation, and one became pregnant and gave birth to a healthy infant. CONCLUSION: There are very few case reports of laparoscopic removal of such tumors. Laparoscopic surgery, which is minimally invasive and cosmetically acceptable and has a speedy recovery, should be the approach of choice for these patients.
BACKGROUND:Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor is a rare ovarian tumor with an incidence of < .5% of all ovarian tumors. Laparotomy is the standard approach to these cases. CASES: Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors were diagnosed in two young, nulliparous, infertile women. Both presented with secondary amenorrhea. Virilization was found in one. Their testosterone levels were high, and sonography revealed a solid, echogenic mass in the fornix. Laparoscopic removal was performed. Both women achieved normal menstruation one month after the operation, and one became pregnant and gave birth to a healthy infant. CONCLUSION: There are very few case reports of laparoscopic removal of such tumors. Laparoscopic surgery, which is minimally invasive and cosmetically acceptable and has a speedy recovery, should be the approach of choice for these patients.
Authors: Seon Mi Nam; Jee Whan Kim; Kyung Jin Eoh; Hye Min Kim; Jung Yun Lee; Eun Ji Nam; Sunghoon Kim; Sang Wun Kim; Young Tae Kim Journal: Obstet Gynecol Sci Date: 2017-01-19